Posts Tagged ‘desert’
Causes
Despite increased persecution, thousands of young Egyptian Christians gather in desert to worship God
Increased persecution, the election of a Muslim Brotherhood president, the death of the Coptic Orthodox Church pope and thousands fleeing their homeland in fear of an uncertain future.
Christian Living
Keeping the Faith: Put out the fire
Lal Shahbaz Qalandar was a holy man and scholar born in the 1100s whose ancient travels sound as contemporary as today’s news feeds. He was born in what is now Afghanistan; he was the descendant of immigrating Iraqis; he lived ...
Devotion
Poetry: Life Is A Journey
Life is a journey, It has its ups and downs Sometimes you feel afloat sometimes you feel you are about to drown. Sometimes you feel stuck and going nowhere Other times you feel like resting because you have been everywhe...
Arts & Culture
Megadeth star David Ellefson takes thrash metal—and seminary—on tour
As new students wandered onto the campus of Concordia Seminary last September, they were joined by another group of theological rookies — mostly midcareer types — joining the school’s program that allows stude...
Christian Living
Keeping the Faith: The Path of Least Resentment
Near Mpumalanga, South Africa, are the marvelous and mysterious Echo Caves. Rediscovered in the last century and turned into a tourist site, these caverns are home to a truly remarkable ecosystem. One of the more amazing specie...
Arts & Culture
New book examines The Jesus Prayer’s history and its current significance
A new book examines the history and significance of a 12-word prayer that is believed to have been prayed by the apostles. Dr. Norris J. Chumley and the Very Rev. Dr. John McGuckin wrote the book, Mysteries of the Jesus Prayer:...
Egypt urged to help hundreds of Christian hostages in desert prison
Human rights activists asked recently the Egyptian government to free hundreds of refugees from Eritrea and other African countries who have been kept hostage for one month in a desert prison. Christian Solidarity Worldwide, Ag...